Middle Tennessee women beat Johnson 100-45 in Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee State University Athletics said the Blue Raiders beat Johnson University 100-45 in their exhibition finale at the Murphy Center.

By Murfreesboro Local Staff
Editorial illustration: Middle Tennessee women beat Johnson 100-45 in Murfreesboro

In short

  • Middle Tennessee State University Athletics said the women’s basketball team defeated Johnson University 100-45 in an exhibition game Monday, Oct. ...
  • According to the announcement, Middle Tennessee scored first 1:03 into the opening quarter and led throughout.
  • The Blue Raiders outrebounded Johnson 54-26, including 17-8 on offensive rebounds, and scored 52 points in the paint.

Middle Tennessee State University Athletics said the women’s basketball team defeated Johnson University 100-45 in an exhibition game Monday, Oct. 26, at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.

According to the announcement, Middle Tennessee scored first 1:03 into the opening quarter and led throughout. The Blue Raiders outrebounded Johnson 54-26, including 17-8 on offensive rebounds, and scored 52 points in the paint. MTSU shot 53% from the field and made nine 3-pointers, the announcement said. Four Blue Raiders scored in double figures, and all 14 players who entered the game had a positive plus-minus, according to the university.

Middle Tennessee State University Athletics said the Blue Raiders open the regular season by hosting Saint Louis on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Murphy Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CDT, the announcement said.

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